On creative outlets

What it means to have an outlet is having something you do that enables you to express yourself in a creative manner. It could be anything from writing to videography to self-care, all of these activities can be considered a creative outlet.

One of the most significant benefits of creative outlets is that they give us a chance to express ourselves. If you have an outlet for your feelings or ideas, you have a means of expressing and releasing them.

Why do we need a creative outlet?

I like to base all of what I say on research findings, and in this case, research has shown that partaking in creative outlets creates stronger social relationships, reduces stress, and allows us to develop a deeper appreciation for the world around us. It broadens our perspectives and can help us overcome prejudices. Creativity inspires collective thinking and nurtures ideas.

How important is creative space?

A dedicated creative space allows you the opportunity of expressing yourself with no interruptions since it houses all the necessary tools to support your creative process. It also puts you in a creative mindset and makes your thinking visible during the creative process.

The first step in finding your creative outlet is to become more self-aware and get to know yourself a bit more by taking a little time out away from work or any other distractions and reconnecting with yourself.

Personally, whenever I feel like I need an outlet, I resort to makeup or sometimes painting. I find that they just give me a way of expressing my feelings without having to think or rationalize the process. I have created a space for it where I keep everything accessible for whenever I need it so I can just focus on letting things out and not worry about having to prepare the space.

Allowing myself to take part in my own unique creativity is something that has had healthy effects on my well-being and gives me a feeling of fulfillment and a boost of confidence, and having that confidence in my creative abilities allowed me to really think outside the box and accept ideas that are worth the risk!